HAAG's Constitution allows for up to 8 ordinary members to sit on the Committee. Ordinary members must have renewed their membership and agree to the aims and objectives of the organisation.

All members of the Committee are expected to attend and participate fully in Committee meetings, including reading meeting materials and any skills development or training arranged for the Committee.  The Committee of Management are encouraged to join sub-committees and working groups.  New membership is encouraged.

The role of the treasurer is to be responsible for the financial oversight of the organisation to allow the Committee to provide good governance. The Treasurer is responsible to regularly report on the organisation’s financial status to both the Committee and the members. The Treasurer should work closely with the organisations finance worker, and seek advice on financial matters when needed.

Desirable attributes:

The Secretary will work with staff to ensure all requirements are completed (see below). The  former term of Public Officer has been  replaced with the term Secretary.

Desirable Attributes:

The Secretary should:

• be organized
• have computer skills
• be a good communicator
• be able to keep confidential matters confidential.

The duties regarding Consumer Affairs Victoria (previously Public Officer) include:

Deputy Chairperson: The role of the Deputy Chairperson is to shadow the Chairperson in providing leadership and responsibility for the organisation and the Committee and to step into the Chairperson’s roles where needed. It is often considered that the Deputy Chairperson will succeed the Chairperson and that this role is in preparation.

Desirable Attributes:

The Deputy Chairperson should:

The role of the Chairperson is to provide the principle leadership and responsibility for HAAG and the Committee of Management.

Desirable Attributes:

The Chairperson should: